German Verb Conjugation Game: The Verb Race
Conjugation tables are boring. Racing the clock is not. In this German verb conjugation game you see a pronoun, a verb and a tense. Type the correct form, press Enter, and the next one appears. You have 90 seconds to get as many right as possible.
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The game covers around 100 of the most useful German verbs: regular, stem changing, strong, mixed, modal and separable. It checks your answer instantly and shows the correct form when you slip, so every mistake teaches you something.
How to play German verb conjugation game
- Pick a level. Each level adds new tenses and harder verbs.
- Press Check to start the 90 second race.
- Type only the verb form. For Perfekt, type both words, like hat gemacht.
- No umlaut keys? Type ae, oe, ue and ss. They count as correct.
- Wrong answers cost 3 seconds. Skip costs 1 second.
German verb conjugation game levels from A1 to C1
Every level follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Each has one daily challenge shared by every player plus unlimited practice puzzles, well over 100 fresh variations per level every day.
| Level | Rules | What you practise |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1A1 Beginner | Präsens | Regular verbs plus sein and haben |
| Level 2A2 Elementary | Präsens | Stem changing verbs (fahren, du fährst) and modal verbs |
| Level 3B1 Intermediate | Präsens and Perfekt | Strong verbs, haben or sein |
| Level 4B2 Upper intermediate | Perfekt, Präteritum, Präsens | Separable verbs: ich stehe auf, ich stand auf |
| Level 5C1 Advanced | Präteritum, Plusquamperfekt, Futur I, Perfekt | All 100 verbs, 75 seconds |
Why German verb conjugation game helps you learn German faster
Automatic forms
Speaking fluently means not thinking about endings. Timed drills build that automatic recall.
Mistakes that teach
Every wrong answer shows the right form, so gaps close quickly.
Exam ready
Präteritum and Perfekt forms appear in every B1 and B2 writing task.
Tips to win at German Verb Conjugation Game
- For er, sie and es, most verbs end in t. Stem changing verbs change the vowel too: er liest, er fährt.
- Verbs of movement and change usually form the Perfekt with sein.
- Verbs ending in ieren have no ge in the participle: studiert, telefoniert.
- Separable prefixes jump to the end in Präsens and Präteritum: ich rufe an.
German Verb Conjugation Game questions, answered
Everything learners ask us about German verb conjugation game. Still unsure? Our teachers are happy to help.
Back to the game ↑Which tenses can I practise?
Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Plusquamperfekt and Futur I, spread across five levels.
Do I need to type the pronoun?
No. Type only the verb form. If you type the pronoun too, it is ignored.
Can I type without umlauts?
Yes. ae, oe, ue and ss are accepted as ä, ö, ü and ß.
How many verbs are included?
Around 100 high frequency verbs, including all modal verbs and common separable verbs.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Level 1 only uses the present tense of common regular verbs plus sein and haben.
How do you conjugate German verbs?
Take the stem of the infinitive and add the ending for the person: e, st, t, en, t, en in the present tense. Irregular verbs change the stem too.
When do German verbs take sein in the Perfekt?
Verbs of movement or change of state, like gehen, fahren, fliegen, werden and sterben, plus sein and bleiben.
What are stem changing verbs in German?
Verbs that change their vowel in the du and er forms of the present tense, like fahren to du fährst or lesen to er liest.
How can I practise German conjugation online?
Play the timed verb race here. It covers five tenses and around 100 common verbs for free.
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